Zimasa Ntombemveli Macingwane is an experienced Planner and Logistics Manager specializing in transport, logistics, and supply chain management within the renewable energy sector. With a strong focus on South African wind and solar farms, she brings expertise in materials handling, port operations, and project planning. Zimasa holds a Master of Science in Maritime Affairs (specializing in Maritime Energy Management) from the World Maritime University, along with various qualifications in transport and project management. She is proficient in key software tools like Python, QGIS, SAP, and more. Zimasa is actively involved in professional associations, including SANEA and GWNET.
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Research for Best Researcher Awards: Zimasa Ntombemveli Macingwane
Summary of Suitability for the Award:
Zimasa Ntombemveli Macingwane stands out as an exemplary candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Awards due to her extensive background and significant contributions in the fields of logistics, transport, and renewable energy management. With a Masterās degree in Maritime Affairs specializing in Maritime Energy Management, she has a solid academic foundation, complemented by multiple qualifications in transportation and project management.
šEducation:
Zimasa Ntombemveli Macingwane has a strong educational background in transportation and maritime management. She earned a Master of Science in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Maritime Energy Management, from the World Maritime University in 2021. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics at UNISA in 2019 and a Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Studies from Nelson Mandela University in 2017. Zimasa also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Transportation Management (2015) and a Diploma in Transportation Management (2013) from the University of Johannesburg. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Project Management from Nelson Mandela University in 2018, a Certificate of Excellence in Regulation for SDG7 from the Florence School of Regulation in 2022, and a Certificate in Retail Sourcing from UNISA in 2012. She completed her secondary education at Victoria Park High, matriculating in 2007.
š¢Work Experience:
Zimasa Ntombemveli Macingwane has extensive work experience in logistics and planning, primarily within the renewable energy and transport sectors. Currently, she serves as a Logistics Manager at CCM Mooiplaats (since May 2024), overseeing logistics for solar project transport, implementing strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior to this, she coordinated stakeholder engagements at the South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) from May 2022 to May 2024, focusing on research and event coordination.Her experience as a Logistics Manager at Nordex Energy South Africa (March 2019 to September 2020) involved managing logistics for onshore wind farms, including port operations, customs clearance, and transport planning. Before that, Zimasa worked as a Materials and Production Planner/Warehouse Supervisor at Traxtion Sheltam (September 2018 to February 2019), where she supervised warehouse operations and coordinated production planning for locomotive maintenance.
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Awards:
In 2022, Zimasa Ntombemveli Macingwane earned a Certificate of Excellence in Regulation for SDG7 from the Florence School of Regulation. This prestigious certification reflects her commitment to advancing sustainable development goals, particularly in the context of energy access, efficiency, and renewable energy integration, aligning with her expertise in the renewable energy and logistics sectors.
Publication Top Notes:
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Wave Energy a New Energy Mix to Produce Green Hydrogen: A Potential Future Maritime Shipping Fuel: A Study on the Port of Ngqura, Southern Africa’s “Green Status Port”
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Techno-Economic Analysis of Green Hydrogen Production as Maritime Fuel from Wave Energy